Yesterday, Apple closed an intense week full of launches, with the 24-inch iMac with M4 chip. Continuing along this line, the next devices to be announced should be the Mac mini and the MacBook Pro. Well, about the first, Amazon has leaked practically everything by mistake.
Amazon has mistakenly leaked many details of the expected Mac mini with M4 chip, just before its presentation, which we suspect will be in a few hours.
New Mac mini with M4 chip
Amazon images and specifications confirm that the new Mac mini will not only feature a renewed designbut will also offer improved power thanks to the M4 chip and an even more powerful variant, the M4 Pro.
The design of the new Mac mini is similar to that of the Mac Studio, but more compact and stylish. According to the published details, the device will have two USB-C ports on the front, thus facilitating the connection of peripherals and accessories. This is a significant change from previous versions, which did not have ports on the front.
The comparison accidentally published on Amazon shows two versions of the Mac minione with the M4 chip and another with the M4 Pro. The Pro variant will include a 13-core CPU and a GPU with up to 20 cores, exceeding the capabilities of the standard version. In addition, a configuration of up to 64 GB of unified memory and a maximum storage of 8 TB will be offered, figures that double the maximum capacity of the current generation of the Mac mini with M2 Pro chip, which is limited to 32 GB of RAM.
These figures suggest that Apple is targeting an audience that needs processing power and capacityas professionals in graphic design, video editing and advanced programming. In terms of design, rumors suggest that the new Mac mini could lose the characteristic Space Black finish that some previous models with Intel processors had.
Mac mini of 2024: more compact and versatile
Another novelty would be the possible removal of USB-A ports in the most advanced configurations, following Apple’s trend towards adopting USB-C as a standard. The image posted on Amazon shows a variant of the Mac mini that features up to five Type-C ports. This is a significant bet that may not please all users, as many still rely on peripherals that use the USB-A standard.
As with the new iMac, the Mac mini with M4 chip will come standard 16 GB of RAM. This represents an increase in base memory capacity over previous generations and highlights Apple’s intention to deliver smoother performance for intensive tasks. Although there is no official confirmation on pricing yet, analysts believe that Apple could keep the price similar to previous models, making it competitive in its range.
With the recent leak, expectations remain high for the announcement of the Mac mini and the possible renewal of other products such as the MacBook Pro. Everything indicates that Apple could officially launch the Mac mini in a matter of hours, this October 29 .
